Tamil Nadu

Pinn Kossavam Drape

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This working style drape begins with the pleats exposed in the back. It is worn short and is likely hitched up further if necessary.


  • Sari Length 7.5 meters / 8 yards
  • Sari Courtesy of Sanjay Garg
  • Sari Detail Banarasi, 100% silk
  • Blouse Raw Mango
  • Associate Producer Good Earth
How-to Drape Instructions
  1. Make about 6 pleats with inner end and hold at center back waist.
  2. Drape outer end anticlockwise under pleats and double knot at right waist.
  3. Drape pallu over left shoulder. Tuck front portion in at center back waist.
  4. Bring right edge of pallu back to front and tuck in at left waist.

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